Slime 1022-A Tube Rubber Patch Kit, for Bikes and other Inflatables, contains, 5 Patches, Scuffer and Glue

After trying other brands that I got locally from places in my community and having them fail to perform as expected, I decided to try this brand. Since using slime patches, I have not had any problems. Patching a hole is relatively easy but the correct procedure must be followed. Most importantly, the area around the hole needs to be thoroughly scuffed to remove the smooth shiny surface. When done correctly the area should have a dull flat appearance. Do not overdo it as this could reduce the thickness of the tube make it weaker. I prefer to use an abrasive piece of sandpaper instead of the metal grater as that may be a bit too aggressive. Anything between 40 and 100 grit would be fine. The glue reacts with the rubber and softens it as part of the vulcanizing process when the patch is applied. It is better to have this area slightly bigger than the size of the patch otherwise the edges of the patch may not bond properly and begin to peel back when the tube is inflated. After applying the glue/ vulcanizing fluid, do not immediately apply the patch but wait about 30 seconds. You can blow on it and it will have a dull hazy appearance unlike the wet shiny appearance when it is first applied. It is not necessary to use a lot of glue or apply it too thick, just enough to cover the area. When removing the foil from the sticky side of the patch, try not to touch the underside of the patch as oil and grease on your fingers may contaminate the patch and reduce its effectiveness. Do not try to remove the clear plastic on the top side of the patch. Try to align where the hole is so that it is under the center of the patch. A little off is not a problem but you do not want it to be too far off from center. Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of where the hole is after the glue has been applied. After the patch is fitted, press firmly down on it and massage the area. Let it sit for at least a minute before inflating. The hotter it is outside the less time required for the bonding process between the glue and the adhesive on the patch to be completed. Then place the tube back inside the rim and fit the tire and inflate. By this time a few minutes would have passed and more than enough for the glue to bond. This is assuming that you are on the road doing a repair. I prefer to have an extra tube that I just remove and replace and do the patching at home where time is not a factor and you can even inflate the tube and put under water to see if there are any bubbles, but on the road that is not an option. Finally, even though the clear plastic over the patch can be removed after the patch has been applied to the tire, yes it looks better, but it can sometimes have a tendency to want to lift the edge of the patch when doing so, I would just leave the plastic film where it is. But if you really need to remove the plastic, try to break it somewhere over the center of the patch so you can get under it and pull it away towards the edge of the patch, not from the edge towards the center.

Good repair kit

The product is okay for the price.

Works

Top quality

Most of patches are far too big for a road tube. The smallest ones work ok but take a long time for the glue to set, so they're not suitable for tube repair while you're on a ride.

order arrived next day just what i expected

Excellent fuses on perfectly